W15QKN-26-Q-A018 Snow and Ice Removal in Bellefonte, PA
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army, 99th Readiness Division, through ACC-PICA, is soliciting proposals for Snow and Ice Removal Services at the Bellefonte USARC in Bellefonte, PA. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The objective is to maintain a clean and safe workplace by ensuring all paved areas, sidewalks, and parking lots are free of snow and ice. Proposals are due by March 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services, including plowing, sanding, salting, and de-icing. Services cover all paved areas, sidewalks, landings, entrance ramps, driveways, and parking lots. Specific areas requiring attention include catch basins, hydrants, dumpsters, monitoring wells, and HVAC units. The Snow Removal Map (PA163_SNOWREMOVALMAP_20250508.pdf) details specific areas for plowing (57,465 SF) and shoveling (5,895 SF), including POV lots and Row areas. Snow removal from parking lots must not reduce available parking by more than 10%, and snowbanks at entrances/exits must be plowed back four feet from the curb, not exceeding three feet in height.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (W15QKN-26-Q-A018)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Product Service Code: S218 (Snow Removal/Salt Service)
- Place of Performance: Bellefonte USARC, 405 E. College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823 (PA163)
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, totaling up to five years.
- Response Due Date: March 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 23, 2026
Performance & Requirements
The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, supplies, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation. Services are non-personal, meaning the Government will not supervise contractor employees. Key performance standards include a 98% threshold with no more than one valid customer complaint per month, in accordance with Army Regulation 420-1. The Government will use a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for evaluation.
Mandatory requirements include:
- Notifying the COR/RFOS before commencing services and arriving on-site within two hours of notification.
- Providing "before and after" time-stamped pictures for verification, which are required for invoice approval.
- Maintaining an on-site representative with authority to act on behalf of the contractor.
- Ensuring contractor personnel communicate in English, maintain a neat appearance, and undergo background checks.
- Complying with all security regulations, OSHA standards, and hazardous materials management.
- Providing State and Federal licenses/permits within five working days of award.
- Submitting monthly invoices with required pictures.
- Completing AT Level 1 and OPSEC training.
- Maintaining equipment and vehicles to specified standards, including sand barrels.
- Reporting manpower data into SAM.gov.
Key Documents for Bidders
Bidders should thoroughly review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for detailed requirements and the Snow Removal Map for a visual understanding of the scope and specific areas to be serviced.